Summer and Fall 2018

Our second project looked simple at the start. Approximately ten feet of wall had collapsed and it looked like a straightforward rebuild. However, as we started cleaning up the fallen stones, we discovered that much of the adjacent wall was about to collapse as well. So ten feet turned into almost forty feet, and a pleasant weekend project ended up taking almost five months. Brave souls worked through subzero temperatures, 90 km winds and blowing snow to finish this segment on November 10, 2018. Thanks to Laura for being a gracious host and keeping the team well hydrated.

Restoration Site 2 - 505 Morrison Pt. Rd.
Before:

In progress:

November 10, 2018

April 2018 - Stone Wall Restoration Weekend

Our first repair workshop was held on April 28-29 2018, where we worked on the wall at 505 Morrison Point Rd. (Accommodating Bay Trailer Park). This property is the west half of Lot 3 Concession 1, north of Morrison Point Road. The land was originally owned by Henry and William MacDonald, and then by 1834 by the Hubbs family (Robert, Benjamin, Robert Alva) until 1937 when the Smiths opened a trailer park and camp ground.

Restoration Site 1 - Before:

After: April 30, 2018

To all of you who helped out, great job. Gratitude to:

John for his expertise, energy, enthusiasm and patience ... ok and sense of humour, (about the hammers)

Alex, for your strength, endurance and passion

Bill and Jackie and all the rest of the Dry Stone Canada group for all their support, enthusiasm and especially the tent, without which I’m sure we would have gotten wet

Torild, Laura, Jill, Mary Ann, Sheila and all the rest who kept us fed, coffeed and watered during the event

Ryan and Danielle of the Lake on the Mountain Brewing Company for their generous and delicious beverages that helped make Saturday night such a great community event, and maybe helped us sleep a little better too. I highly recommend the Cream Ale!

Conrad and Alan for documenting and promoting the event

Jonathan and Corrine and Alf and Xenia for their generous donation towards future events which of course will benefit from the existing grant from the South Marysburgh Recreation Committee, the upcoming dinner event (June 16th) at Quinta do Conde and the May garage sale